Published On 4/6/2026
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced today, Thursday, a ban on bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums during World Cup matches, for security reasons, following an emergency amendment to the “Code of Conduct in Stadiums.”
The federation, which had previously allowed the introduction of reusable transparent plastic bottles, explained that the updated rules require them to be completely banned.
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Preventing water bottles from being brought into World Cup stadiums
The decision extended to prohibiting the introduction of other tools, such as bottles, cups, jars, and cans, to avoid the risk of injury if they are thrown into the stands.
FIFA said in a statement, “FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of players, referees, fans, volunteers and employees, and the decision to ban bottles came to reduce risks and potential injuries.”
He added, “External bottles are already prohibited in a number of these stadiums for safety reasons, and we are working to generalize this measure in all tournament stadiums.”
On the other hand, the decision raised concerns among fans about dealing with high temperatures, which are expected to range between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius in some stadiums, in addition to questions about the ease of obtaining drinking water inside the stadiums.
FIFA confirmed taking measures to mitigate the effects of the heat, noting that it is coordinating with the host city committees and local authorities to provide solutions that include water spraying stations, fans, humidification points, cooling tents, and other means in the vicinity of the stadiums.
“Within the stadium, water bottle prices during the 2026 World Cup will remain in line with the prices approved at other events hosted by these stadiums,” the statement said.
The 2026 World Cup will be held, with the participation of 48 teams, during the period from June 11 to July 19, jointly organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 104 matches being held, an increase from 64 matches in previous editions, after the introduction of an additional elimination round.
